Category: Government

House Passes Permanent Reversal of Montana Coal Leasing Ban
Downing’s Congressional Review Act strategy would permanently reverse Biden-era restrictions, protecting mining from future administrative changes

Ten Southwest Montana Veterans Receive 2024 Governor’s Commendation
Ceremonies in Dillon and Butte recognized veterans from Vietnam to Afghanistan for military service and community leadership

Attorney General Warns of Deadly Opioid Sold at Montana Convenience Stores
Substance 13 times more potent than morphine has killed 29 Montanans since 2020

Montana FWP Debuts Robotic Bear Training Trailer for Statewide Safety Initiative
High-tech training tool debuts Sept. 10 in Missoula as part of 13 Bear Aware events across Montana this month

Downing: Congress Must Flip the Switch on Burdensome Energy Rules
Montana congressman urges overturn of Powder River Basin coal leasing ban, unlocking 37.8 billion tons and protecting millions in school funding

Montana Submits Waiver to Implement Federal Medicaid Work Requirements Early
State submits HELP waiver to implement community engagement and graduated cost-sharing under new federal framework

Conservative Group Issues Comprehensive Report Card on 2025 Montana Legislature
Group rates Republican lawmakers on eight key votes while categorizing all bills as ‘bad,’ ‘terrible,’ or ‘should have passed’

Federal Coal Lease Sale Set to Extend Montana Mine Life by 16 Years
Spring Creek Mine extension caps delegation’s fight against Biden coal restrictions

Montana Business Registrations Continue Upward Trend with Nearly 6,000 August Filings
State on track to exceed 2024’s record 64,000 annual filings for fourth consecutive year of growth











